Project Name:   The Ongoing Processes in Near East and Georgia

Duration:  April 2015

Budget:  $365

Donor:  Mr. Frederik Paulsen (donation)

The conference’s main purpose was to discuss the current political situation in Near East, and to represent different positions and views about the future expectations of the region. The special attention was paid to the current negotiations and Iran’s nuclear program. At the same time, Iran-Georgian relations were emphasized from the very beginning up to the present.

Project Name:   Student-Cantered Education

Duration:  1 September-2014 30 June 2015

Budget:  $19.797

Donor:  OSGF

The main objective is to improve and increase: the learning process and involvement of students in the administrative spheres at the Georgian Universities.

Project Name:   Bratislava’s Global Safety Forum

Duration:  June 2015

Budget:  $995

Donor:  Mr. Frederik Paulsen (donation)

This project stressed the significance of European Security in 21st century, exclusively energy and cyber security, and the defence. The Forum demonstrated the serious threat from Islamic extremism, not only for Europe but for the whole world. The Forum applied to Ukrainian crises and Russia with special attention, and discussed the Central Europe’s challenges and threats to act independently on international agenda.

Project Name:   Georgia in the New Security Environment

Duration:  April - May 2015

Budget:  $3850

Donor:  Mr. Frederik Paulsen (donation); LMF for Caucasus Studies, USA

The Conference’s main goal was to raise awareness of the Black Sea Region’s importance, to discuss US’s policy towards Georgia as well as its current and future challenges. The internal and external factors of the region were also emphasized, and the new ideas – concerning the opportunities and closer cooperation were underlined by the experienced and professional experts.

Project Name:   EU-Georgia Cooperation

Duration:  March - July 2015

Budget:  $34.950

Donor:  Levan Mikeladze Foundation for Caucasus Studies, USA

Monitoring of the implementation of the EU – Georgia Association Agreement

Project Name:   Students’ Scholarships and Premiums

Duration:  December 2014 June 2015

Budget:  $1,097

Donor:  Mr. Frederik Paulsen (donation)

The main goal of this project is to award students with grants and to support them financially as well as by the bonuses.

Project Name:   Formulating the Strategic Context of Black Sea Region’s Safety

Duration:  October 30, 2014

Budget:  $926.04

Donor:  Levan Mikeladze Foundation For Caucasus Studies, USA

This project was directed to discuss the current obstacles and challenges faced by the Black Sea Region, as a result of Russia’s aggressive actions in Crimea and East Ukraine.  The meeting stressed the significance of new geopolitical challenges and presented numerous views how the situation could be resolved.

Project Name:   Georgia’s European Path

Duration:  July 11, 2014

Budget:  $1,484.77

Donor:  Levan Mikeladze Foundation For Caucasus Studies, USA

The aim of this project was to support Georgia’s participation in European Union, taking into consideration its historical background and the potential. The conference also stressed the importance of EU membership for Georgia and discussed numerous advantages and benefits for the country.

Project Name:   Georgia’s European Future: the Role of the United States

Duration:  6 May, 2014

Budget:  $6,032.13

Donor:  Carnegie Endowment

The conference main goal was to stress the importance of Georgia’s membership in EU and to discuss the USA’s position about this issue.

Project Name:   Youth Initiatives

Duration:  1 April 2014 March 2015

Budget:  $37,370

Donor:  NED

To encourage positive youth participation in the society. To encourage transparency and accountability of officials before the citizens.